Articles on Children's Rights


If I get Married will my Father have to Stop Paying my Mother Child Support for me?

I am 17 years old, my mother has full custody of me and my little brother. I am gettin married but my father is paying child support. If I get married would he stop passing child support for me or what happens…? What is the law about this…?

Do Minors Living in the State of Florida have the Right to Decide who They Live With?

In the state of Florida, do minors have the right to decide to change custody and live with a non-custodial parent?

Can a Child Decide to not have Visitation with their other Parent? And, At What Age?

In Florida, at what age can a Child decide that they do not want to visit the other parent?

I Have Full Custody of a Child that has Just Turned 18, Am I Still Responsible for her?

I live in NJ and one year ago I was granted full legal custody of my child’s 17 year old friend. She has now turned 18 and is a high school senior. Am I still legally responsible for her? Or does it terminate on it’s own? If so, at what point does this happen? Do I have to go through any legal channels to dissolve my responsibilities?

What to Do When you Suspect Child Abuse

What the the minimum and maximum sentence for child abuse? There was a physical abuse of a girl that I know and I was wondering what the penalties for a child abuse can be.

Can A Minor Appeal A Parent’s Attempt at Gaining Custody?

My husband is taking his ex back to court for contempt. She was supposed to have drug and psycological counseling, parenting counseling and have their daughter in continued therapy. Also she was to assure the court that she would send their daughter to school on a regular basis.

In Florida, Can A 17 Year Old File For Emancipation Without Parental Consent?

Does a 17 year old have the legal right to make the decision not to live with her parents without her parents consent, in the State of Florida?

Does the New Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (HR 4472) Prohibit the Online Fetish Known as Lolikon or Lolicon?

Recently the US Congress passed a new bill, the bill was called the “H.R. 4472: Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006″. Many people online have been having a hard time understanding what this law actully prohibits and need to know the facts. Does this law in fact make the online fetish known as “Lolikon” (or “Lolicon”) illegal or not in the USA? “

Do I Have to Make My Son Visit His Father?

My 13 year old son does not want to go see his dad. Do I have to make him go?

Emancipation in the State of Oklahoma?

Can you give me the Oklahoma State statutes concerning emancipation?

Can a Minor with a Baby Get Married Without Their Parents’ Consent?

Can a minor with a child get married without their parents’ consent?